So, how's everyone doing? I haven't played much poker this month, so not much to talk about on that front. I've been messing around at Bodog a little, playing TheEnd79 some play chip HU just for shits and giggles.
I did play in their New player tournament once and qualified for a better than normal deposit bonus, a credit for their $10k guaranteed tournament and a subscription to Card Player, so I'll fart around there for a while. I only have $150 on the site so it looks like small buy-in games or Sit & Go's for the time being. The Sit & Go's seem pretty easy to beat . The skill level of players- as other people have said for a long time- is very different from Full Tilt. I've seen some pretty crazy play in my limited time there. I intend on clearing the bonus, profiting, and getting out, because I don't have rakeback (can anyone get me switched over?) and because of the litigation Bodog is facing right now. Has anyone read the latest blog entry from Bill Rini? Anyone believe in omens? Your thoughts about this issue?
I just got a new camera last week as a belated birthday gift. Thanks to George (check out the macro on the cicada) for giving me some info about this and taking the time to show me the ropes on macro shots. I'll be posting some pics on my flickr account very soon if you want to check them out. Still getting a feel for the camera so it may be later on next week, but this thing is awesome! I'll post a few of my 35 mm pics from vacation soon and give a link if anyone is interested.
I hope all of you are hitting your flops hard and getting those chips! I plan to be playing more in September. See you at the tables, good luck, and may the good cards hit your hand.....
August 31, 2007
August 20, 2007
Interesting conversation to start our vacation to Chicago with Mrs. whodatdare. It's 4:45 a.m. and we've just left Birmingham, AL.
me: Hey honey, how many bugs do you think will hit the windshield today?
Mrs. whodat: I don't know. Why?
me: What do you think the over/under will be?
Mrs. whodat: Um, 50!
me: I'll take the over. You're such a fish!
Mrs. whodat: I want to change it to 500.
me: I'll still take the over, fish!
Mrs. whodat: I hate this already!
1-1/2 hours later, getting ready to cross the Tennessee River....
Mrs. whodat: Did you remember to shut the garage door?
me: Um, I think, OH ****!
Mrs. whodat: Who's the fish now?
me: Hey honey, how many bugs do you think will hit the windshield today?
Mrs. whodat: I don't know. Why?
me: What do you think the over/under will be?
Mrs. whodat: Um, 50!
me: I'll take the over. You're such a fish!
Mrs. whodat: I want to change it to 500.
me: I'll still take the over, fish!
Mrs. whodat: I hate this already!
1-1/2 hours later, getting ready to cross the Tennessee River....
Mrs. whodat: Did you remember to shut the garage door?
me: Um, I think, OH ****!
Mrs. whodat: Who's the fish now?
August 9, 2007
Randomness..... And Vacation Time!!!!
Haven't played much this month. I've had a lot of things going on like getting my alternator fixed, getting the wife's car tuned up for our trip to Chicago tomorrow, and today, on the hottest day the AC needed servicing . Have ever noticed how life happens when you're busy preparing for something else? It is so hot today. Birmingham set a new record today at 103 degrees. When I woke up at 6:00 this morning it was 80 degrees with the humidity at a comfortable 71%. Can you say "UGH!"
I managed to get in a very short session a few days ago. I played a little looser than normal, running at 25/18/4 which is way above what I'm used to playing. But after data mining I noticed this table was very passive. There was a point where I raised pre-flop 6 times in a row and never met resistance.
I had a few more ups and downs during this session but never felt the players would or could out play me. If I can find tables like this all the time I could really improve my bankroll and achieve my next goal of jumping up to the next level. Afer vacation I'm going to try out Sixth Sense to help with table selection. Thanks to Jared and Ryan for the info they give over at Poker Dynasty. They really run a great site.
In that light, I want to congratulate Flamm on his great run in the FTOPS event 1 last night (Aug. 8) He finished 54th out of over 4,000 people for a nice cash. It was fun railing and supporting you on your run. Hopefully I'll be in that position one day soon. Keep up with your efforts and great things will come to you.
Oh yeah, here's a hand to peruse while I'm on vacation. I'll be back in about a week. Comments are welcome and encouraged.
Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker Hand History Converter)
whodatdare (SB): $26.70
BB: $24.85
UTG: $15.80
MP: $25.00
CO: $14.55
BTN: $49.70
Preflop: whodatdare is dealt 7
T (6 Players)
2 folds, CO calls $0.25, BTN folds, whodatdare calls $0.15, BB checks
Flop: ($0.75) 9 3 A (3 Players)
whodatdare checks, BB checks, CO bets $0.75, whodatdare calls $0.75, BB folds
Turn: ($2.25) 8
(2 Players)
whodatdare checks, CO bets $3.50, whodatdare raises to $12.75, CO calls $9.25
River: ($27.75) 6 (2 Players)
whodatdare bets $0.80, CO calls all-in for $0.80
Pot Size: $29.35 ($29.35 Rake)
whodatdare had 7 T ([7c Tc] a flush, Ace high) and WON ($14.55)
I managed to get in a very short session a few days ago. I played a little looser than normal, running at 25/18/4 which is way above what I'm used to playing. But after data mining I noticed this table was very passive. There was a point where I raised pre-flop 6 times in a row and never met resistance.
I had a few more ups and downs during this session but never felt the players would or could out play me. If I can find tables like this all the time I could really improve my bankroll and achieve my next goal of jumping up to the next level. Afer vacation I'm going to try out Sixth Sense to help with table selection. Thanks to Jared and Ryan for the info they give over at Poker Dynasty. They really run a great site.
In that light, I want to congratulate Flamm on his great run in the FTOPS event 1 last night (Aug. 8) He finished 54th out of over 4,000 people for a nice cash. It was fun railing and supporting you on your run. Hopefully I'll be in that position one day soon. Keep up with your efforts and great things will come to you.
Oh yeah, here's a hand to peruse while I'm on vacation. I'll be back in about a week. Comments are welcome and encouraged.
Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker Hand History Converter)
whodatdare (SB): $26.70
BB: $24.85
UTG: $15.80
MP: $25.00
CO: $14.55
BTN: $49.70
Preflop: whodatdare is dealt 7
T (6 Players)2 folds, CO calls $0.25, BTN folds, whodatdare calls $0.15, BB checks
Flop: ($0.75) 9
3 A (3 Players)whodatdare checks, BB checks, CO bets $0.75, whodatdare calls $0.75, BB folds
Turn: ($2.25) 8
(2 Players)whodatdare checks, CO bets $3.50, whodatdare raises to $12.75, CO calls $9.25
River: ($27.75) 6
(2 Players)whodatdare bets $0.80, CO calls all-in for $0.80
Pot Size: $29.35 ($29.35 Rake)
whodatdare had 7
T ([7c Tc] a flush, Ace high) and WON ($14.55)
August 1, 2007
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!
Not the one you're thinking of from the chant. The original Jerry. I've seen him, and the Grateful Dead more than any other band in my life. His guitar playing is extremely under-rated by the public, but he was truly phenomenal to see live. I hope you enjoy this song. It's called Peggy-O and this is one of the best versions I've ever heard.
Happy birthday, Jerry, on what would've been your 65th. You are sorely missed but still revered for the indelible mark you left on my soul.
Happy birthday, Jerry, on what would've been your 65th. You are sorely missed but still revered for the indelible mark you left on my soul.
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